Denver Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

How Do I Tell My Kids or Other Family Members about My Bankruptcy?

People are often embarrassed about bankruptcy and are afraid to tell their kids or other family members what’s going on. They feel like a failure and don’t want to burden family members with their problems. After over twenty-five years of filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcies in Denver, I know that the best way to deal with […]

At Mile High Bankruptcy, we have always prided ourselves with providing the best work we are able to do for our clients. Fairness, excellence, compassion, and strength are not just words to us, but commitments to excellence that we live by every day. In 2014, the Martindale-Hubbell organization—a powerful legal group serving lawyers and clients […]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing Fees Increase June 1, 2014

Clients often get confused over the filing fee for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. How much is it? Is it in addition to the lawyers’ fees? Or is it included in the fee quote? Who gets the money and why do I have to pay it? The Chapter 7 filing fee in Colorado was recently raised from […]

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Is A Tool for Protecting Your Family

To most people, the word “Bankruptcy” is scary. No one ever expects to file bankruptcy, and facing up to your problems and filing Chapter 7 is filled with complicated emotions and much anxiety. I have seen this in the faces and questions from clients since Mile High Bankruptcy began in 1987. But, Bankruptcy is also […]

Credit Improves After Bankruptcy

For most folks, credit improves after bankruptcy for a very practical reason—you no longer have debts and future creditors can consider your ability to repay (job security, stability of income, security, etc.), rather than worrying about whether you can pay the new debt because of past bills. Car loans and secured credit cards are fairly […]

No Safety Net for Those Struggling with Their Bills – Chapter 7 Can Help

According to The Denver Post, four in ten families in Colorado lack sufficient reserves to survive three months in a financial emergency. People are living so close to the edge that they are unable to meet basic expenses when hit with a job loss or medical problem that interrupts their income in any way. One […]

What Is The Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is a straight forward procedure for eliminating past debts. It generally eliminates all debts except taxes, student loans, child support, and criminal fines and penalties, and is processed and completed relatively quickly. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a payment plan that lasts three to five years. Debts are repaid in whole or in […]

Can I Keep My House if I File Bankruptcy?

Yes, you can generally keep your house in Chapter 7 bankruptcy if you are current in your payments and have $60,000 or less in equity, or $90,000 or less of equity if you are disabled or over 60, but you must be able to keep current, or, if you are behind, get current before filing. […]

Will I Lose Everything if I File Bankruptcy?

NO! NO! NO! Much fear surrounds chapter 7 bankruptcy. People facing bankruptcy have always been through hard economic times and hard times in their personal lives. They feel broken and defeated and fear the worst. Bankruptcy, and particularly Chapter 7 bankruptcy, should be seen as a practical tool for fixing your debt problems forever, and […]

Year-End Bankruptcy Planning

Collection agencies and collection lawyers often increase their efforts to collect debts at year end. The pressure to deal with increased calls and threats AND the pressure to deal with the holidays can be very overwhelming and depressing. Why not give yourself a break if this is happening to you and contact Mile High Bankruptcy […]